S-Class (W222/C217/A217) [Spyshots] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) Facelift Spy Pics & Info

[lukeswiss]

Of course, otherwise they would have chosen the spectacular S class.

Never said that - just assumed it was promotion.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Glad to see the front bumper looks better than I thought.

 

[WAND]

A little comparison :

 

[hannaz]

A clear video of from NY media night in which we can see the car more clear

 

[Eng.ahad]

I'm feeling that this is a new color going to be intruduced .... chrome silver or something.

By the way i got the word from a trusted guy at the sales that the new S class will be S450 and S560, they started taking orders from now and delivery will be at 8/2017, remember the delivery dates is for middle east

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The new A8 is going to have to be absolutely spectacular if it has any hope of worrying this magnificent vehicle.

I had my reservations but it looks like they've executed the revised front end perfectly.

Not sure about the smoked out rear lights. Unless they're still camouflaged?

 

[sako97]

I'm feeling that this is a new color going to be intruduced .... chrome silver or something.

Actually, it was a chrome 'bedazzled' wrap for dramatic effect. I wasn't especting MB to wrap a car in a gaudy color, usually press reveal cars are painted Alubeam or a variation of gray or white.

 

[HUTSUTAo]

I'm feeling that this is a new color going to be intruduced .... chrome silver or something.

By the way i got the word from a trusted guy at the sales that the new S class will be S450 and S560, they started taking orders from now and delivery will be at 8/2017, remember the delivery dates is for middle east

Is the s450 a v6 or in line 6 for the middle east market?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The new A8 is going to have to be absolutely spectacular if it has any hope of worrying this magnificent vehicle.

I had my reservations but it looks like they've executed the revised front end perfectly.

Not sure about the smoked out rear lights. Unless they're still camouflaged?

And even if the droplets of condensation emitted from the new Audi A8s' exhaust pipes are Roederer Cristal, it will be able to to present formidable competition at the very best, but nothing in terms of sustainable invincibility (in terms of global unit sales). In this segment of the market, I suspect that the W222 + derivatives, despite it being well into its' model cycle, will maintain its' stranglehold. So immense is its' brand equity. And come 2020, we should be seeing the first clear indications of what the W223 will have in store for a discerning clientele.

Personally, I very much like the luxury segment Audis and were I "in the market" in this particular stratosphere of automobiledom, I could be inclined to give an S8 the nod. But that's just me. Most others appear to be of a different opinion. But hey, that's cool.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

And even if the droplets of condensation emitted from the new Audi A8s' exhaust pipes are Roederer Cristal, it will be able to to present formidable competition at the very best, but nothing in terms of sustainable invincibility (in terms of global unit sales). In this segment of the market, I suspect that the W222 + derivatives, despite it being well into its' model cycle, will maintain its' stranglehold. So immense is its' brand equity. And come 2020, we should be seeing the first clear indications of what the W223 will have in store for a discerning clientele.

Personally, I very much like the luxury segment Audis and were I "in the market" in this particular stratosphere of automobiledom, I could be inclined to give an S8 the nod. But that's just me. Most others appear to be of a different opinion. But hey, that's cool.

@Jimmy, respect for the way you master the English language, for being a non-native speaker. Aus Bayern, if I am not mistaking.

This kind of stranglehold does remind me of the W126, which also lead the market for many years, even after being on that market for 6 years and more. Only serious contender in those days was for a few years BMW's E38.
Besides, I think the W222 will be in production for at least 8 years (2021), if not longer.

 

[Amat46]

W222 could go all electric

 

[Mick Briesgau]

You mean the W223 @Amat46 ?
I doubt that, because there will be an EQ version of the E/S class segment, which will fill this void.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

@Jimmy, respect for the way you master the English language, for being a non-native speaker. Aus Bayern, if I am not mistaking.

This kind of stranglehold does remind me of the W126, which also lead the market for many years, despite of being on that market for 6 years and more. Only serious contender in those days was for a few years BMW's E38.
Besides, I think the W222 will be in production for at least 8 years (2021), if not longer.

Danke, Mick. I bin zwar ursprünglich aus Minga, lebe allerdings seit mehr als 30 Jahre in Hamburg. "Exil-Bayer" sozusagen ! Und i bin no ned abgschobn worn LOL !

 

[Betty Swollocks]

@Jimmy, respect for the way you master the English language, for being a non-native speaker. Aus Bayern, if I am not mistaking.

Danke, Mick. I bin zwar ursprünglich aus Minga, lebe allerdings seit mehr als 30 Jahre in Hamburg. "Exil-Bayer" sozusagen ! Und i bin no ned abgschobn worn LOL !

You're Bavarian?!! I thought you were a highly educated Brit or American!

 

[Amat46]

W223 i meant

I'm still not sure how they are pitching the EQ brand. The life of IC engines is probably next 20-30 years. So if there is an equivalent EQ version, what would happen to the S class brand when the engines eventually gets phased out?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

You're Bavarian?!! I thought you were a highly educated Brit or American!

Betty, I spent several years of my childhood in America. And in my former profession, the absolute command of the English language was a requirement.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Interesting question @Amat46 May be the EQ and S/E/C moniker co-exist for some time. EQ eventually combined with an S/E/C as in EQS. As soon as the electrical drivetrain has become "normal" the EQ moniker dissapears and it gets back to the known S/E/C again.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

You're Bavarian?!! I thought you were a highly educated Brit or American!

Not an Australian?

I enjoy reading @Jimmy'S post. Such mastery and eloquent use of the English language is scarce these days. It's so easy to become sloppy posting on forums.

 

[HUTSUTAo]

Interesting question @Amat46 May be the EQ and S/E/C moniker co-exist for some time. EQ eventually combined with an S/E/C as in EQS. As soon as the electrical drivetrain has become "normal" the EQ moniker dissapears and it gets back to the known S/E/C again.

The new powertrain development at Mercedes-Benz now combines an electric boost with conventional technology. The company has now presented its latest innovation, newly developed engines that blur the lines between conventional and hybrid powertrains thanks to a 48-volt on-board power supply. According to Thomas Weber(ex R&D boss) “The systematic optimisation of our hi-tech engines plays a crucial role in our road map towards sustainable mobility. For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of powertrain, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen powertrains. Each of these types of powertrains has its justification and future prospects.”

With the integration of the 48-volt on-board power supply, the modern engines achieve outstanding fuel economy. In addition, the new on-board power supply drives, among other things, the particularly power-hungry components such as the water pump and air conditioner compressor. Furthermore, the powertrain architecture also allows integrating innovative technologies such as the electric booster compressor now presented as a world-first. The compressor provides sufficient boost pressure within a fraction of a second. The results of this partial hybridisation are significantly lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.



The S-Class takes the lead

The lower emissions are also realised because the technology is able to switch the engine off more often than with today’s start/stop systems. For example, the engine is switched off briefly when the driver releases the accelerator pedal and the vehicle is coasting to a stop at a traffic light. If the engine is needed again, the powertrain quickly spools back up thanks to the 48-volt system. The new technology will be introduced in the model range next year with the S-Class taking the lead. Other models will follow step by step.





Mercedes has already confirmed that the S Class will have 4 cylinder petrol engine option
The first engine to use ISA technology is the new six-cylinder M256. The new engine has an output of more than 300 kW (408 hp) and thanks to ISA delivers the road performance of an eight-cylinder engine with considerably lower fuel consumption and emissions. The new M264 four-cylinder petrol engine produces the output of a six-cylinder engine. It is equipped with a belt-driven starter alternator and a 48-volt water pump. It will also début next year as the first four-cylinder engine in the S-Class.

 

[Eng.ahad]

Is the s450 a v6 or in line 6 for the middle east market?

We used to have S400 and E400 in 2017 Middle east models, they are V6 engines of course, changing the name to S450 makes me almost sure that it will be in-line 6, otherwise it should have stayed S400. I hope that I'm right on this one